An accused killer, freed to become a lawman. Little Wes Hudson (photo) made an unusual deal. Languishing in an Oklahoma jail in 1905—charged with...
A Good Deal for Little Wes
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The Sporting Life
The word “sport” had a slightly different meaning in the Old West. Back in the days of the Old West, professional gamblers were often called...
The Romance of the West
The romance of the West meant many things to many people. The American West a place that lives by its myths and legends. It symbolized hope, freedom...
Indian War Captives
The taking of captives varied with the various tribes but generally, all adult and older males were killed. Although many times young children were...
Buscadero Gun Belts
There is some photographic evidence of buscadero rigs and the Mexican Loop worn low, but it wasn't common. Most experts say the buscadero was a 20th...
The Whole Truth?
Questionable testimony at the OK Corral hearing. November 1, 1881. Billy Allen (real name: William A. Le Van) takes the stand at the OK Corral...
The Sheriff on the Stand
John Behan testifies in the OK Corral hearing. November 2, 1881. Cochise County Sheriff John Behan takes the stand in the OK Corral preliminary...
The Apache Kid Breaks Out
His whereabouts are unknown, even today. The Apache Kid and nine other prisoners (most Indian) are being transported from Globe, Arizona Territory,...
Northfield Bank Robbery
In the September issue of True West, excellent article on the James - Younger attempt to rob the Northfield bank. One item that I feel was omitted:...
Where Was the Indian Territory?
In a word; eastern Oklahoma. Indian removals in the East began as early as 1817. In 1830, Congress passed the Indian Removal Act, which authorized...
The Benson to Tombstone Stagecoach
Soon after he arrived arriving in Tucson in October 1878, J.D. Kinnear started Kinnear's Express stagecoach service (every four days) to the new...
Shot from Behind
Yet John Allen got off in the killing of Frank Loving. Frank Loving and John Allen got into it over some gambling issues in Trinidad, Colorado. The...